The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-11-19
Roquette opens world’s largest pea protein plant to meet rising demand for plant-based ingredients | Food Business Africa Magazine
CANADA - Global leader in plant-based ingredients, Roquette has opened what it claims is the world’s largest pea protein plant, to meet surging demand for ... Read more
plant-based foods supplier news & innovations
2021-11-19
PFF Group expands packaging portfolio with acquisition of Sirap UK | Food Business Africa Magazine
UK - PFF Group, one of the UK's largest independent food packaging manufacturers, has acquired the UK arm of the Italian Sirap Group to expand presence ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2021-11-18
Gönenli Süt builds first infant nutritional formula facility to cut Turkey reliance on imports | Food Business Africa Magazine
TURKEY - Contract dairy manufacturer Gönenli Süt is building Turkey’s first infant nutritional formula facility, localizing production and cutting the coun ... Read more
dairy & infant foods supplier news & innovations
2021-11-18
Alfa Laval debuts PlusClean nozzle for total coverage tank cleaning | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWEDEN - Alfa Laval has introduced the PlusClean cleaning nozzle, which the company says delivers 100% tank cleaning coverage. Its use also delivers up to 8 ... Read more
supplier news & innovations
2021-11-18
Chr. Hansen debuts new culture for low-sugar yogurts, bolsters sustainability strategy with new carbon reduction targets | Food Business Africa Magazine
DENMARK — Global bioscience company Chr. Hansen has launched its next-generation SWEETY culture which is aimed at helping dairy processors reduce the amoun ... Read more
dairy & infant foods supplier news & innovations sustainability
2021-11-18
IFF eyes greater share of Asian flavour market with new $87m investment in Indonesia | Food Business Africa Magazine
INDONESIA - International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is bolstering its position in Asia’s food ingredients market with a new US$87 million in its flavor ... Read more
investments & funding news supplier news & innovations
2021-11-17
Fieldin acquires Midnight Robotics to advance its autonomous platforms
The acquisition helps farmers close the loop from insight to autonomous action, so they know exactly what they need to do and execute it autonomously in one platform. Read more
technology news,news
2021-11-17
Bayer, Microsoft form strategic partnership
Goals include optimizing and advancing digital capabilities for food, feed, fuel, fiber value chain. Read more
technology news,news
2021-11-17
Webcor Group’s subsidiary triples capacity of packaging bags manufacturing with US$9.5m investment | Food Business Africa Magazine
ANGOLA - IMEX, the industrial unit of Angola’s leading player in soft commodities and FMCG sector, Webcor, is weaving a new thread through Angola’s industri ... Read more
investments & funding news supplier news & innovations
2021-11-11
Trimble correction service improves convergence time by 75%
Trimble’s latest correction service, CenterPoint RTX, improves convergence times by up to 75% and allows farmers greater flexibility in accessing their data. Read more
technology news,news
2021-11-11
Despite supply chain issues, both tractor and combine sales continue to see growth in October
U.S. tractor sales rose 4.8% in October compared with 2020, while self-propelled combine sales climbed 72.9%. Read more
machinery news,news
2021-11-10
Lessaffre establishes new baking center in Dubai to support bakery innovation in the Middle East | Food Business Africa Magazine
UAE – French yeast manufacturer Lesaffre has established a new baking center in Dubai to drive baking innovation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the g ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed supplier news & innovations